Clyde "Buddy" Edward Boomershine (June 16, 2013)

Clyde "Buddy" Edward Boomershine, 65, of Lynn, Indiana passed away on June 16, 2013 at Reid Hospital in Richmond. Buddy was born in Richmond, Indiana on April 17, 1948 to the late Clyde and Mildred (Baldwin) Boomershine.

Buddy worked at Huffy during his life and later retired from Champion Target in Richmond, Indiana. He was an avid fisherman and a back yard mechanic.

In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by brothers, Tom England and infant brother, Billy Junior.

Buddy is survived by is lovely wife, Lula Lee (Harris) Boomershine whom he married on June 8, 1968; daughters, Emily Boomershine Hutchings and Scott Hutchings of Richmond, LeAnne "Milly" and Dean Stiver of New Paris, Ohio, Diane and Roy Mangas of Union City, Indiana, Judy Boomershine of Winchester, Indiana, Pam Boomershine Yount of Union City, Indiana, Sharon and Jeremy Eyer of Lynn, Indiana, Lula "Shelly" and Mike Palmer of Greenville, Ohio and Liz Boomershine Root and Josh Root of Union City, Indiana; thirty five grandchildren, Justin, Ariel, David, Summer, Jason, Chris, Cody, Beth, Chris, Alex, Anthony, Sarah, Jordon, Katie, Tyler, Tanner, Abby, Sophia, Micheal, Ryan, Cory, Tommy, Mickinzie, Brookie, Brian, Josh, Joey, Jenna, Jakie, Jonathan, Ian, Charlie, Bobby, Vincent Clyde Edward and Lainey, 7 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Braund Pope Funeral Home on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Brody Rike being asked to officiate. Friends may visit prior to the service from 9-11 AM also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Spartanburg Cemetery.

The family requests memorial contributions be given to the COPD Foundation, 20 F Street NW, Suite 200A Washington, DC 20001 in honor of Buddy with donations also being accepted at the funeral home. Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundpope.com.

Lucille E. Stuck (June 17, 2013)

Lucille E. Stuck, age 97, formerly of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She was born on July 2, 1915 in German Township now Liberty Township, Darke County, Ohio, to the late Charles E. and Katie (Brinley) Wright.

She is survived by her daughter Betty E. Kingrey and grandson Ken Kingrey of Tampa, Florida; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Stuck, they were married 58 ½ years, also a baby son Danny Lee; grandson, David J. Kingrey, sister, Treva M. Charles; as well as nephews, Bobby and Dick Charles.

She was a member of the Coletown Congregational Christian Church and the Ladies Aid Society.
There will be a service held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Eric Knight officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Memorial Fund of the Coletown Congregational Christian Church. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Mary Alice Melling (June 15, 2013)

Mary Alice Melling, age 76 of New Madison, Ohio passed away at 6:51 P.M. Saturday June 15, 2013 at Hospice of Dayton. Mary Alice was born June 16, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio and the daughter of the late Pat and Alice (Reigle) Paro.

She with her husband Larry were partners of Larry’s Taxidermy of New Madison. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Greenville Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge and the V.F.W.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her 1st husband Charles Norman; daughter April L. Norman and sister Geraldine Heidel.

Mary Alice is survived by her husband Larry A. Melling of New Madison. They were married August 1997. Also daughters Vicki (Douglas) Parker of Austin, Texas, Delores (Robert) Hoschouer of Trinity, N.C., Susan (Robert) Braun of Westerville and Doris (Joe) Ciarlo of Lewisburg. Step children Larry Joe Melling of Greenville, Melissa Melling of Greenville and Tammy McCaghren of Union, Ohio. Grandchildren Patricia Smith, Christopher Smith, Michelle Fitch, Michael Hoschouer, Christy Jones, Nicholas Braun, Nathan Swartz, Brandon Swartz, Emily Melling, Zachary Melling, Chelsea Welch, Sierra Welch, Jessica Vance, Andrew McCaghren and Matthew McCaghren. Eighteen great grandchildren and sisters Patsy Schneider and Kay Cranor.

Private Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Oak Grove Cemetery Ft. Jefferson, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. and 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Hospice of Dayton.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Clara C. Paulus (June 16, 2013)

Clara C. Paulus, age 93, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 3:00 AM at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. She was born on March 21, 1920 in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Joseph & Elenora (Schock) Sutter.

She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Jan & Ralph Gigandet of Versailles, Ohio; son Jeff Paulus of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Keri (Charen) Kingrey, Chris (Sandy) Gigandet, Susan (Aaron) Bergman all of Versailles and Dana (Jill) Paulus of Columbus; great grandchildren, Mandi Kingrey and fiancé Curtis Riegle, Katelyn Kingrey, Lindsey, Kyle and Tyler Gigandet, Ayden Lane and Stella Bergman of Versailles and Maynard Paulus of Columbus; sister, Mary Etta Eyink and brother Zeno “Bud” Sutter.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Paulus whom she married on June 22, 1950; sisters, Mildred Sutter and Len Hartings; brothers, Ralph and Joe Sutter.

Clara was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, sang in the church choir and a member of Daughters of Isabella. She worked at the bank in Coldwater for 40 years and then Buckeye Overall. She enjoyed reading books, ballroom dancing, weekly outings with friends, shopping & lunch with friends, bowling where she was the secretary of the league, playing cards once a week, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, Ohio, with Rev. Fr. David Vincent celebrant. Burial will follow in the St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles, Ohio. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 5-7 PM as well as from 9-10 am on Wednesday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice or Versailles Emergency Medical Services.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Phyllis “Elaine” Dohse (June 15, 2013)

Phyllis “Elaine” Dohse, age 84 of Greenville, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday June 15, 2013 at her residence. Elaine was born May 5, 1929 in Union City, Indiana and was the only child of the late Monroe and Virginia (Lephart) Puterbaugh.

Elaine will be remembered for her love of American history, her passion for democracy and her gift as a fine drapist and seamstress. She will be missed by her family and her faithful companion Katie Sue (her dog).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John T. Dohse January 30, 2010. They were married for 61 years.

She is survived by her five children and spouses: John “Fred” (Dede) Dohse of Aiken, S.C., James “Ted” Dohse of Orlando, Fla., Virginia (Kyle) Kagey of Greenville, Michael (Linda) Dohse of Spartanburg, S.C. and Christopher Dohse of Saugerties, N.Y. She was the proud grandmother of Andy Dohse, Becky McCarthy, Emily Oglesby, Amy Garrison, Molly McMullen, Ben Dohse and Ryan Dohse as well as great grandmother to 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday June 22, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Peter Menke officiating. Burial will follow in the Ansonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday 1 hour prior to the services in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in honor of Elaine to the Garst Museum or to the Darke County Humane Society.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Polly A. Weaver (June 15, 2013)

Polly A. Weaver, 87, of Greenville, passed away Saturday evening, June 15, 2013, at the Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville.

She was born August 9, 1925 in Columbus, the daughter of the late Milton and Maize Plummer.

Polly was retired from the Greenville Public Library.

She is survived by her sons, Jim (Kay) Weaver and Dave Weaver both of Greenville; grandchildren, Diana Weaver, Brittany (Andrew) Pepiot, Lance (friend, Kristen Wells) Weaver; and, Beth Weaver (mother of Brittany) of Greenville.

The family will receive friends at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Wednesday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m. A private burial will take place later in the Greenville Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be given to either the Brethren Retirement Community Resident Aid Fund or State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Dorothea Mae Holland (June 14, 2013)

Dorothea Mae Holland, age 83, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM at Heartland of Greenville, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on February 14, 1930 in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Ralph and Ruth (Eppse) Nickens.

She is survived by her daughters and son in law, Bonnie (Mark) McCown and Robin (Len) Baker both of Greenville, Ohio; son David Ford of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Jantzen Baker, Brittany Baker and Brie McCown; great grandchildren, Jaylen Baker and Maddie Baker; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Dorothea was a homemaker and attended the Bethel Long Church in Longtown. She was a caring, devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother. Dorothea always thought she was blessed to have had the opportunity to be involved in the lives of her great granddaughters for 9 years. For many years she took an active role in her community special events and activities. Her infectious sense of humor and loving smile attracted many wonderful friends throughout her life.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Holland whom she married on July 9, 1949; sister, Betty Hinton and brother, Melvin Nickens.

There will be a graveside service held on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 2:30 PM at Bass Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio, with Pastor Pam King officiating. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to Heartland Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Gene Miller McMahan (June 13, 2013)

Gene Miller McMahan, age 84 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 7:15 P.M. Thursday June 13, 2013 at Heartland Nursing Home of Greenville, Ohio. He was born November 29, 1928 in Connersville, Indiana and the son of the late Neil and Augusta (Miller) McMahan.

Gene retired in 1991 from Mikesell Potato Chip Company of Dayton where he had been employed for 25 years.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. Gene was a Life Member of the Greenville V.F.W., Greenville American Legion where he had served as Commander and had been very active with the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. He was a graduate of the McGuffey High School Oxford, Ohio, a lifelong Cleveland Browns fan, avid euchre player and a loving father, husband and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister in law Shirley McMahan and his aunt Dorothy Bohachek.

Gene is survived by his wife Elaine (Kimball) McMahan of Greenville. They were married February 25, 1950. Also daughters Gena (Bill) Fulmer of Mason, Ohio and Liz (John) Meyer of Fairfield, Ohio. His son Jeffrey McMahan of Los Angeles, CA. Grandchildren Alexa Fulmer, Cassie (David) Brown, Kelsey Meyer and Logan Meyer. Great grandson Spencer Brown. Brother Gerald McMahan of Hamilton and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday June 21, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Joe Payne officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 P.M. until time of services in the funeral home.

The Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard will conduct Full Military Honors at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to Hospice of Darke County or the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Sue Ann Foureman (June 13, 2013)

Sue Ann Foureman, age 76 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 11:36 P.M. Thursday June 13, 2013 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio and the daughter of the late J.E. and Orpha (Price) Sayers.

Sue, with her husband Gary, own and operated Foureman’s Sand and Gravel Company. Sue retired in 1998, as the secretary and bookkeeper for the company.

She was a longtime member of the Coletown Congregational Christian Church where she had served on many committees, but was currently attending the Stelvideo Christian Church. Sue was a 1955 graduate of Greenville High School. She loved bird watching on their family farm and animals of all kinds, raising many from birth so they would survive. Sue had a passion for her family and special friends and she opened their home many times to house and aid foster children. She served on the MMRD Board locally. Sue and Gary were snowbirds traveling to Florida for the winter months where they met many special friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Wilma Jean Hoffman.

Sue is survived by her husband Gary Foureman of Greenville. They were married January 28, 1956. Also daughters Linda (David) Dickinson of Mechanicsburg and Connie Stollar of Greenville. Sons John (Melissa) Foureman of Greenville and Paul (Maria) Foureman of Cleveland. Grandchildren Daniel (Jessica) Foureman, Katie (James) Light, Jennifer (Rob) Collins, Kendra Stollar, Rachel (Matt) Sullivan and Kacey Stollar; great grandchildren Larissa Foureman, Alexandria Foureman, Lydia Light and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday June 19, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Alan Arment officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday 1 hour prior to the funeral service in the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Heart Institute of Dayton, Ohio.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

William Owen, Sr. (June 11, 2013)

William Owen, Sr., 89, of Greenville, OH, passed away Tuesday evening, June 11, 2013, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH.

He was born in Camden, Arkansas, son of the late Henry and Pertha (Stephens) Owen. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 2 sons, Tony Owens and James Owens.

Bill had had an interesting life from playing on barnstorming baseball teams, which he was known as "#22", to attending Martin Luther King's funeral and walking next to Bobby Kennedy, to working for President Harry S. Truman for 3 years.

He had spent most of his time locally working for Ripp Family Farm near Union City and Wayne Detling Farm's in the Ansonia area. He was a member of the General Grand Masonic Congress 32nd Degree in Gary, IN, and 50 years in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of A.F. & A.M.

Bill is survived by his children, William (Kay) Owens, Jr. of Arcadelphia, Ark., Charlotte (Bobby) Neal of Arcadelphia, Ark., Verda Wilbon of Buffalo, NY; 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Ida Mae Smith of Camden, Ark.; special friends, Louise Oswalt, Joyce Ripp and family, and Pam (Paul) Weaver; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, 1000 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH. with Bob Armstrong officiating.Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Shriner's Children's Hospitals.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com.

Alice M. (Heiser) Niswonger (June 4, 2013)

Alice M. (Heiser) Niswonger of Pompano Beach FL., formerly of Greenville and Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away at Holy Cross Hospital on June 4, 2013 at the age of 83.

She was born on January 19, 1930 in Darke County, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Trissel) Heiser. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Niswonger; son, Billy Joe Hollinger; brothers, Russell Glen Heiser, Lawrence Grant Heiser , Robert Heiser; sisters, Emmeline Holdeman, Martha Boise, and Margaret (Kate) Sargent.

Alice worked in retail grocery stores all her life until retirement. She graduated from Ansonia High School, Class of 1948. She loved her family, the beach, books, and loved to shop and eat out. She loved dogs, especially a black lab, Izzi.

Alice is survived by her loving daughter, Kay A. (Hollinger) Mote of Pompano Beach, FL. They have lived together in a condo on the beach for 12 wonderful years. Survived also by special nieces and nephews; Jim and Irma Heiser, carol and Terry Haworth, Barb and Gary Conrad; many other nieces and nephews and a special friend, Patrick Brown.

Services to held at a later date at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

Richard Leo “Rick” Liette (June 5, 2013)

Richard Leo “Rick” Liette, Born November 23, 1954 and passed away on June 5, 2013. Richard passed away at his residence on the eve of June 5th. He was born “Ricky Leo Saintignon” to Melvin and Shirley (Fritz) Saintignon. After an accident claimed their lives, he was adopted by George and Delores “Lois” (Wourms) Liette who also preceded him in death.

Richard is survived by two brothers, Randall and Todd Liette; daughters, Aimee (Jesse) Eddy-Karns and Emily (Cory Simon) Liette; sons, Cary (Taris Harlow) Duncan and Adam (Amber Hart) Duncan; grandchildren, Austen Eddy, Taylor Eddy, Aric Schneider, Helena Kissinger, Zade Simon, Pierce Simon, Gideon Duncan and Audrey Duncan; in addition to his immediate family he is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private viewing was held for the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Verle Duane Sullenbarger (June 10, 2013)

Verle Duane Sullenbarger, 79, of New Paris, went to be with the lord on Monday, June 10,2013 at his residence. Verle was born August 25, 1933 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Vernon and Nellie"Louise"(Marshall)Sullenbarger.

Verle graduated from New Madison High School. After high school, Verle served our greatful country in the United States Army. He then retired from the Dana Corporation where he worked in the foundry. In his spare time he loved to fish and hunt. For many years, Verle, along with his two brothers were bee keepers and packaged and sold honey. Verle especially loved going to watch his great grandchildren play baseball.

Along with his parents, Verle is preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Brickler; brother Marshall"Bill"Sullenbarger; sister, Doris Jane Moore.

Left behind to cherish his memory are, a son and daughter in law, Verle and Amy Sullenbarger of New Madison; three daughters and sons in law, Connie Eley of Greenville, Bev and Edward Nestor of Union City, OH, and Carol and Clint Wyatt of Hollansburg; ten grandchildren, David and Anne Eley, Amanda and Adam Shepherd, Eric and Sarah Eley, Crysta and Carl Foster, Tammy and Mike Richards, Jessica and Daniel Royer, Amber and Guero Escobar, Cathryn Lemon, Jr. Lemon, Kelsey Brickler and Fiance' Michael Lipps; twenty-one great grandchildren, Joe, Matt and Ryan Eley, Jenna and Lacie Shepherd, Aubrey and Brooklyn Eley, Abbegail and Trenten Hissong, Ethan Foster, Tabitha, Madyson, and Corbin Richards, Lawrence, Ella and Sophia Royer, Alanna and Adrienne Escobar, Amara Lemon and Kaylee and Carson Lipps; two brothers and sister in law, Darrel Sullenbarger of New Paris and Dale and Altha Sullenbarger of New Paris; four sisters and brothers in law, Donna and Dave McAllister of Richmond, Darlene and Bob Comer of New Madison, Deloris and Norman Scholl of Richmond and Mary and Mike Wise of Franklin; sister in law, Linda Sullenbarger of New Paris; brother in law, Dave Moore of New Paris.

A celebration of Verle's life will be held for close friends and family at 11:00 am, Thursday, June, 13,2013 at the Braund Pope Funeral Home with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Family will greet close friends and family starting at 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery when there will also be military services by the Darke County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contribution may be made to The Darke County Cancer Association or to the American Heart Association. The family is being served by Braund Pope Funeral Home, New Madison, Ohio. Online condolences may be sent to www.braundpope.com

Jerry Lee Hittle (June 9, 2013)

Jerry Lee Hittle, 62, of Union City, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, June 09, 2013 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, IN.

He was born November 30, 1950 in Greenville, Ohio, a son of Lewis “Jr.” and Betty (Elson) Hittle.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Lewis “Jr.” Hittle; sisters, Bonnie and Brenda Hittle, and Linda Gheen; 1 brother, Mike Hittle and a half brother Ron Hines.

He was a machinist and fabricator who retired from Whirlpool after 33 years of service. Jerry enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, woodworking, NASCAR and Eldora Speedway.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Deborah (Fisher) Hittle, his mother Betty (Elson) Hittle; 3 children, Sheryl (Rick) Byron of Piqua, Ohio, Jason (Alli) Hittle of Rossburg, Ohio and Allison (Jonathan) Butler of Union City, IN; grandchildren, Coltin and Kaitlyn Byron, Kylie, Kelsey and Kaleb Hittle and Little Baby Butler on the way; sisters, Barb (Rick) Emans of Mendon, Ohio, Diane Hittle of Celina, Ohio, Sherry (Todd) Decker of Celina and a brother, Bob (Pat) Hittle of New Weston, Ohio.

Services will be held at 10:30am Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Eric Swenson officiating. Burial will follow in Ansonia Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 5 – 7 P.M..

Memorial contribution by be made to Reid Hospice Foundation, 1100 Reid Parkway, Richmond, IN 47374 or The American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive (15120=LBx #), Chicago, IL 60693.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com

James Edward Hiegel (June 9, 2013)

James Edward Hiegel, age 83 of Montezuma, Ohio and formerly of Ansonia, Ohio passed away Sunday June 9, 2013.

Jim served 3 years in the Army in the Korean War as a paratrooper. He retired from the Ohio Highway Patrol and also from the Union City Body Company.

He is preceded in death by his mom and dad, Homer and Margaret (Bailey) Hiegel, his sister Marjorie Dynes, his brother Ward Hiegel and his granddaughter Marilyn Harless.

Jim is survived by 4 daughters: Sandra (Edward) Schott, Marjorie (Mark) Neeley, Rhonda Werner and Shelly (Rex) Fields, 1 son Randy Enicks and 3 brothers Walt, Keith and Tom Hiegel. He also enjoyed his 12 grandchildren and his 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday June 12, 2013 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Nick Cordray officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until time of the services in the funeral home.

Full Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard.

It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the Leukemia Association.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Richard A. Subler (June 10, 2013)

Richard A. Subler age 80, of North Star, Ohio passed away at 4:28 A.M. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at The Gardens at Celina. Richard was born January 30, 1933 in North Star, Ohio to the late Alfred H. & Opal C. (Henry) Subler.

Richard is survived by a brother & sister-in-law, Bruce & Darla Subler of North Star; sisters & brother-in-law, Dianne Hemmelgarn of North Star, Suzanne Budde of Maria Stein and Elaine & Vernon McEldowney of Centerville; brother-in-law, Jack Feverston of Centerville; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

In addition to his parents, Richard is also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Feverston; brothers-in-law, Ed Hemmelgarn, Al Hemmelgarn and Walter Budde; and a sister-in-law, Rita (McEldowney) Subler.

Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Richard retired from New Idea in Coldwater with 48 years of service. Richard was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star; Holy Name Society of the church and the North Star American Legion. Richard was an avid NASCAR fan and went many years to Daytona and loved going to Eldora Speedway.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star with Rev. Fr. David Zink celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in North Star with Military graveside services conducted by the North Star American Legion. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles and Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Walter Biddlestone (June 6, 2013)

Walter Biddlestone, 84, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away Thursday evening, June 6, 2013, at his home.

He was born January 5, 1929 in Uhrichsville, Ohio, a son of the late George and Mary (Fouts) Biddlestone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Biddlestone, 1 sister and 3 brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Abbuhl) Biddlestone; 3 children, Darrell (Debra) Biddlestone, of Greenville, Ohio, Bruce (Linda) Biddlestone of Vandalia, OH, Cheryl Stinson of Greenville, Ohio; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held 11am, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Union Cemetery in Uhrichville, Ohio with Bruce Biddlestone officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Hospice or the Salvation Army.

Arrangements are under the direction of Uhrich-Hostettler English Funeral Home in Uhrichsville, Ohio. Condolences may be left at www.uhefh.com.

The family has entrusted the local arrangements to Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home, Greenville, OH. Condolences may be left at www.oliverfloyd.com

Ethel Leola (Brown) Crowell (June 7, 2013)

Ethel Leola (Brown) Crowell, 91 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Friday June 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM at Wayne Healthcare. She was born January 13, 1922 in Lewisburg, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold A. & Grace E. (Hunt) Brown. She worked for Corning for 18 years in Quality Control Inspection retiring in 1973. She was a member of Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren; Towne Square Quilt Club; Patchwork Quilt Club; she loved playing euchre and cards; she taught quilting classes and was a pattern and tool designer for quilting.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sons: Larry Crowell, & Leroy Crowell; daughters: Loretta Crowell, & Leona Crowell.

She is survived by her children & spouses: Lee & Bonnie Crowell of Greenville, Raine & Terry Longfellow of Greenville, Lew & Mary Crowell of Powell, Ohio, Leslie & Gerri Crowell of Greenville, Lyle & Karon Crowell of Versailles, Linda McGlothin of Greenville, Lynn & Jill Crowell of Polaris, MT, Lavena & Patrick Marker of Greenville; 16 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; 19 step grandchildren; brother & sister in law: Emerson “Bud” & Lucy Brown of Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Services will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. John McRoberts Officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery, New Madison, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday June 10, 2013 and from 9:00 AM to10:00 AM on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State o The Heart Hospice.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Martha Byrdene (Pretsman) Clark (June 5, 2013)

Martha Byrdene (Pretsman) Clark, 79 of Greenville, Ohio went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM at her residence with her family at her side. She was born April 6, 1934 in Darke County, Ohio the daughter of the late Arthur M. & Ethel N. (Hufford) Pretsman. She was a homemaker and she also worked in the office for Goodyear, Greenville; Holthouse Furniture; & Lehman Paint Store. She was a member of Greenville Missionary Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Brothers: Marvin Pretsman, and 1 brother in infancy.

She is survived by her husband: Gale “Clarkie” Clark of Greenville whom she married April 25, 1954; her children & spouses: Amy & Chris Rudy of Greenville, Tammy & Scott Drew of Greenville, & Mark B. & Charise Clark of Redford, Michigan; grandchildren: Christine Rudy, Clark Rudy, Kalista King, Simeon King, Caden Clark, & Luke Clark; sister & brother in law: Linda & Sam Force of Gettysburg.

Services will be held on Monday June 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Greenville Missionary Church 1110 North Broadway, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Gary Oser officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday June 9, 2013 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to State of The Heart Hospice.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com

Mary Jane Brandon (June 3, 2013)

Mary Jane Brandon, 84, of Greenville,Ohio passed away Monday afternoon,June 3, 2013 at her residence.

She was born June 6, 1928 in Greenville, OH daughter of the late Thomas R. Sr. and Ruby E. (Shumaker) Hunt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Anthony Brandon in February 27, 2001; sisters, Joan Boyd, Martha L. Hunt, Mary Jane Hunt ; brothers, Henry, Eugene, James, and Thomas Hunt,Jr.

Jane was a loving mother and grandmother and an avid bowler. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the St. Mary's Rosary Altar Society.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Kathy) Brandon, Michael (Wanda) Brandon, Beckie (Dick) Shumaker, Kitty (Frank) Mogle all of Greenville, Marty (Jim) Beaver of Marion, OH; grandchildren, Travis (Jeff) Jarvis,Sean (April) Shumaker, Jody (Toby) Henderson, Tiffany (Bill) Slade, Jennifer Weyant, Ashley Mogle, Nichole Brandon, Sara Brandon, Molly Levings, Emily Beaver, Brandon (Jena) Beaver; great grandchildren, Joshua and Jenna Javis, Dylan and Ethan Shumaker, Addison, Avery and Ansley Henderson, Blake Weyant, Logan Levings, Mackenzie and Alexis Slade; brother, David (Pat) Hunt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville, OH with Fr. John White celebrating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, OH. The family request that memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com